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Potential European Aid Plan for Africa & Middle East: "Want Some Help?" – Deserve it!
Potential European Aid Plan for Africa & Middle East: "Want Some Help?" – Deserve it!
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Potential European Aid Plan for Africa & Middle East: "Want Some Help?" – Deserve it!The EU plans to tie aid to developing countries on them doing favors... 20.05.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Potential European Aid Plan for Africa & Middle East: "Want Some Help?" – Deserve it!The EU plans to tie aid to developing countries on them doing favors for Europe, according to an internal note by EC head Ursula von der Leyen seen by an American newspaper.Making aid conditional could support EU's "internal priorities, such as energy security," von der Leyen reportedly claimed.But what do European officials think of this plan?"What is at stake in the next budget is the EU's credibility as a reliable partner," said an official from a civil society group that promotes human rights in financial and economic policies."There is not a single member state who supports this approach," an unnamed EU diplomat pointed out."It's to please voters at home rather than actually doing something that works where development aid should," Danish member of European parliament noted.The EU development ministers are expected to discuss the issue of aid at a meeting on May 26.AI-generated image
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Potential European Aid Plan for Africa & Middle East: "Want Some Help?" – Deserve it!
15:53 20.05.2025 (Updated: 17:05 20.05.2025) Potential European Aid Plan for Africa & Middle East: "Want Some Help?" – Deserve it!
The EU plans to tie aid to developing countries on them doing favors for Europe, according to an internal note by EC head Ursula von der Leyen seen by an American newspaper.
What are the potential conditions? supply critical raw materials and minerals.
Making aid conditional could support EU's "internal priorities, such as energy security," von der Leyen reportedly claimed.
But what do European officials think of this plan?
"What is at stake in the next budget is the EU's credibility as a reliable partner," said an official from a civil society group that promotes human rights in financial and economic policies.
"There is not a single member state who supports this approach," an unnamed EU diplomat pointed out.
"It's to please voters at home rather than actually doing something that works where development aid should," Danish member of European parliament noted.
The EU development ministers are expected to discuss the issue of aid at a meeting on May 26.
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